Jen Psaki, a former spokesperson for President Biden, said that Democrats’ ideas to use the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump from office will not happen. This came after some Democrats criticized President Trump’s words and actions related to Iran.
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Jen Psaki spoke on the show MS NOW.
Some Democrats want to use the 25th Amendment against President Trump.
The 25th Amendment allows removing a president if they cannot do their job.
Psaki said she is okay with people expressing support for this but believes it will not happen.
The discussion was related to President Trump’s rhetoric and military strikes on Iran.
Psaki was a spokesperson under President Biden.
The situation involves disagreements within U.S. politics about President Trump’s behavior.
The 25th Amendment has rarely been used in U.S. history.
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Rumeysa Ozturk, a doctoral student in the United States, decided to return to Turkiye after facing a long legal fight and deportation efforts under President Donald Trump’s administration. She was targeted because of her pro-Palestinian activism and was detained by immigration authorities before being released.
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Rumeysa Ozturk is a doctoral graduate in child study and human development who announced her return to Turkiye.
She was targeted for deportation by the Trump administration due to her pro-Palestinian advocacy on her college campus.
Ozturk was arrested by plainclothes immigration officers outside her home in Massachusetts in March 2025.
The Department of Homeland Security claimed she supported Hamas, but no evidence was provided.
President Trump issued an executive order in January 2025 to take legal action against what he called anti-Semitic activities, including pro-Palestinian protests.
Ozturk was detained in several locations and described poor conditions in an ICE detention center in Louisiana.
Her case raised legal questions about the government's power to deport foreigners for political speech protected by the First Amendment.
The American Civil Liberties Union shared her decision to leave the U.S. after nearly a year of legal battles.
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President Donald Trump will speak at a Turning Point Action event in Phoenix, Arizona, at 5 p.m. EDT. This follows his recent appearance at a roundtable in Las Vegas where he discussed tax breaks for tipped workers, aiming to support his party in the upcoming midterm elections.
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President Trump is scheduled to speak at a Turning Point Action event in Phoenix.
Turning Point Action is part of the conservative group Turning Point USA, founded by Charlie Kirk.
The speech will take place at 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
Trump recently spoke at a roundtable in Las Vegas.
At the roundtable, Trump highlighted tax breaks for workers who receive tips.
His appearances come as his party prepares for the midterm elections in November.
Trump is under political pressure to end the war and concentrate on election messaging.
The events show Trump’s outreach efforts in Western U.S. states.
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Douglas Dixon, a Canadian with a U.S. green card for 21 years, was deported to Canada after a fraud conviction related to unpaid taxes, despite repaying much of his debt. He was detained by U.S. authorities, held in a harsh immigration detention center, and removed based on a law that classifies some tax crimes as "aggravated felonies" which can lead to deportation.
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Douglas Dixon lived in the U.S. for about 20 years as a green card holder.
He owed over $30,000 in back taxes after his business closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dixon pleaded no contest to tax evasion and was repaying his debt, having paid back about two-thirds by the time of his arrest.
U.S. immigration law treats certain tax offenses over $10,000 as "aggravated felonies," which can result in deportation.
Dixon was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on February 10 after attending a scheduled meeting.
He was held at a detention center in the Florida Everglades, where he reported poor conditions and health problems.
An immigration judge ordered his removal, and he was deported on April 15.
After deportation, Dixon plans to live with family in Montreal, Canada.
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President Donald Trump said that Iran has agreed to remove enriched uranium and will cooperate with the U.S. to do so. He stated that no U.S. ground troops will be involved and that both sides will work together to handle the uranium, with the material being brought to the United States.
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Iran has agreed to remove enriched uranium as part of a deal with the U.S.
President Trump said no American ground troops will be sent to Iran.
U.S. personnel and Iranians will work together to retrieve the uranium.
The uranium will be taken to the United States.
Iran agreed to stop supporting proxy groups like Hezbollah and Hamas.
The U.S. will keep its blockade on Iran until the deal is finalized.
Talks between the U.S. and Iran are scheduled for the upcoming weekend.
President Trump expressed that the new agreement avoids conflict and is preferable to fighting.
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New Jersey Transit will charge $150 for a round-trip train ticket from New York Penn Station to MetLife Stadium for World Cup matches this summer, a sharp increase from the usual $12.90 fare. An $80 bus ticket option will also be available, and these prices aim to cover transportation costs as FIFA is not funding the transit expenses.
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NJ Transit ticket prices for World Cup train rides will be $150 round-trip, much higher than the normal $12.90 fare.
Bus service to MetLife Stadium will cost $80 and include pick-ups in New York City and a New Jersey park-and-ride lot.
MetLife Stadium will host eight World Cup matches between June 11 and July 19, including the final.
The increased ticket price includes a wristband and timed departure slots with security checks.
Parking near the stadium may cost as much as $225, and tailgating is not allowed during the event.
New Jersey’s governor said it will cost $48 million to transport 40,000 fans safely per game, with no financial support from FIFA.
FIFA said it had discussed transportation financing with host cities and expected costs to be covered at ticket-holder rates.
Four MetLife matches fall on weekdays, and NJ Transit will block outbound Penn Station service to non-ticket holders before games to manage crowds.
Regular commuters will get free access to PATH trains and buses on affected days, with added service planned.
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The White House is closely watching a possible scandal in Utah involving a Utah Supreme Court Justice and a lawyer linked to a major court case about redistricting. The case concerns new congressional district boundaries that made one GOP seat easier for Democrats to win, and GOP leaders in Utah plan an independent investigation into ethics questions.
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Utah's Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen is alleged to have had an undisclosed relationship with David Reymann, a lawyer for the League of Women Voters of Utah.
Reymann was involved in a lawsuit challenging the Republican-drawn congressional maps in Utah.
The court ruled in 2024 that Utah GOP lawmakers broke rules against gerrymandering when changing Proposition 4.
The new map changed four Republican-leaning districts into three GOP and one Democratic district in Salt Lake City.
GOP leaders in Utah have contacted the White House about the situation.
Governor Spencer Cox and top Utah legislative Republicans plan an independent investigation into the alleged conflict of interest.
A complaint about the relationship was filed with Utah’s Judicial Conduct Commission but was not pursued further after a preliminary review.
Rep. Burgess Owens, a Republican from Utah, decided not to seek reelection after unsuccessfully suing to overturn the new map.
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President Donald Trump announced that Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, an important waterway for world oil shipments. Some conservatives mocked the announcement, saying the strait was already open before recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, while others expressed support for the news.
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President Trump said on Truth Social that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open for passage.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the strait is open during the current ceasefire.
The strait had been closed by Iran after U.S. and Israeli military actions more than a month ago.
Closing the strait had caused global gas prices to rise.
Conservative commentator Ann Coulter criticized Trump’s announcement, saying the strait was already open before the strikes.
Other conservatives echoed this skepticism, questioning the positive impact of the reopening.
Senators Lindsey Graham and Rick Scott expressed approval of the strait reopening.
The reopening is linked to a ceasefire agreement involving Lebanon and coordinated shipping routes by Iran.
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California is considering new laws after reports showed many Uber drivers used stolen identities to get hired. Lawsuits claim Uber does not properly check drivers’ backgrounds, putting riders at risk.
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Many Uber drivers in California have used stolen personal information to get jobs.
Victims received tax forms from Uber even though they never worked as drivers.
The Federal Trade Commission has nearly 400 complaints about Uber identity theft since 2021.
California State Senator Josh Becker wants stronger laws to protect people from identity theft.
Two class-action lawsuits say Uber fails to screen drivers well and ignores fraud reports.
A company called Checkr provides background checks for Uber and is improving identity verification tools.
Checkr found some people use one stolen Social Security number for many fake driver accounts.
Checkr’s new tool aims to spot fake identities and prevent fraud on gig platforms like Uber.
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Singer David Burke, known as D4vd, was arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Her body was found in Burke's towed Tesla SUV seven months after she was reported missing. The investigation is still ongoing, and no formal charges have been filed yet.
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David Burke, also called D4vd, was arrested on suspicion of murder related to Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s death.
Celeste was reported missing at age 13 and was found dead at age 14 in Burke’s towed Tesla SUV.
Authorities found her decomposed and dismembered body inside the vehicle on September 8, 2024.
Burke’s lawyers say he is innocent and that no charges have been filed yet.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office will review the case to decide if charges will be made.
Burke is a singer popular with young fans for mixing indie rock, R&B, and lo-fi pop music.
His recent concerts and tour were canceled after the body was found.
A secret grand jury investigation into the case was revealed after Burke’s family objected to subpoenas to testify.
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Marie-Thérèse Ross, a French widow of a U.S. military veteran, was held in a U.S. immigration detention center for 16 days because she overstayed her visa. She was released and returned to France on Friday.
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Marie-Thérèse Ross is the widow of a U.S. Army veteran.
She was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Alabama on April 1.
The reason for her detention was overstaying a 90-day visa.
She spent some time at a federal immigration detention center before being held in Alabama.
After 16 days in detention, Ross was released and returned to France on Friday.
Her case drew attention due to her connection to a deceased American veteran.
The immigration process involved the enforcement of visa rules by ICE.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer was not informed for several months about Peter Mandelson failing a security vetting process before becoming UK ambassador to Washington. Senior civil servants, including cabinet secretary Antonia Romeo and Cabinet Office permanent secretary Catherine Little, delayed telling Starmer while they assessed the risks of sharing the sensitive information.
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Peter Mandelson failed a UK security vetting process in January 2025 before his ambassador appointment.
The Foreign Office granted Mandelson security clearance despite advice to deny it.
Prime Minister Starmer was not told about the vetting failure until a few days before the news broke.
Cabinet Secretary Antonia Romeo and Cabinet Office Permanent Secretary Catherine Little knew of the failure by March 2025.
Officials and lawyers spent weeks assessing how to share the sensitive information without harming national security.
The UK Security Vetting (UKSV) agency recommended denying Mandelson clearance due to concerns.
The delay in informing the prime minister raised questions about government transparency and control.
Foreign Office Permanent Secretary Olly Robbins resigned after the controversy.
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Six-year-old Bryce Morrison, who has a rare genetic disorder, was discharged from Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York. The hospital held a "clap-out" ceremony to celebrate his release and honor his time as a patient.
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Bryce Morrison is six years old and has a rare genetic disorder.
He was treated at Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.
Bryce was known by staff as a cheerful and positive child during his stay.
The hospital organized a "clap-out" ceremony for Bryce’s discharge.
A "clap-out" ceremony is an event where hospital staff applaud a patient leaving the hospital.
The event recognizes patients' courage and progress during treatment.
The ceremony took place on or before April 17, 2026.
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Rep. Mark Takano questioned Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about President Donald Trump’s mental fitness at a House committee hearing. Takano asked Kennedy to call for a mental health test for President Trump and to consider using the 25th Amendment, which allows removal of a president who is unable to do their duties.
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Rep. Mark Takano is a Democrat from California.
He questioned Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health Secretary, during a House Education and Workforce Committee meeting.
The hearing focused on the budget of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Takano showed posters of President Trump’s recent social media posts as part of his questioning.
Takano pressed Kennedy to say that President Trump should take a mental fitness test.
The 25th Amendment is a rule that lets the government remove a president if they are not mentally or physically able to perform their duties.
Kennedy did not immediately agree to Takano’s demand during the hearing.
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David Anthony Burke, a 21-year-old singer known as D4vd, was arrested in Los Angeles after the body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found in the trunk of his Tesla car. Authorities say the teen was reported missing multiple times before her body was discovered, and Burke and Hernandez had communicated online since 2022. Burke’s lawyers deny he caused her death, and the case is under investigation.
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Celeste Rivas Hernandez, age 14, was found dead in the trunk of D4vd’s Tesla in Los Angeles in September.
Hernandez had been reported missing multiple times before her body was found.
The singer’s real name is David Anthony Burke; he was arrested seven months after the body was discovered.
Messages show Burke and Hernandez communicated online as early as October 2022.
Hernandez’s family described her as a hardworking and intelligent young girl.
Burke’s lawyers say there is no proof he murdered Hernandez or caused her death.
Burke is held without bail on suspicion of murder while prosecutors review the case.
An online fundraiser for Hernandez’s family raised over $24,000 as of Friday.
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Dr. Cerina Fairfax, a dentist and mother, was found dead alongside her estranged husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, in their Virginia home. Police believe Justin Fairfax shot Cerina and then killed himself during their divorce process.
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Cerina Fairfax was a 49-year-old dentist who ran a family dentistry practice in Fairfax, Virginia.
She was remembered as a caring mother and devoted family member by friends and colleagues.
Justin Fairfax was Virginia’s lieutenant governor and was ordered by a judge to move out due to their divorce.
Police believe Justin Fairfax fatally shot Cerina and then took his own life at their home in Annandale, Virginia.
Cerina Fairfax was recognized for her dental work and community service, receiving awards from her dental school and the Virginia Dental Association.
The couple met in college at Duke University and married in 2006.
Justin Fairfax’s political career ended after sexual assault accusations and he left office.
They had two teenage children, who were described as the people Cerina cherished most.
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A new bill in Congress aims to allow certain military veterans and active-duty members to carry concealed guns anywhere in the United States. The law would give these service members a right similar to what retired police officers already have, overriding different state gun rules.
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The bill is called the Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act.
It applies to eligible veterans and active-duty military personnel.
The bill would let them carry concealed firearms nationwide, ignoring state-by-state differences.
Supporters say military training makes these individuals highly qualified to carry guns safely.
Representative Pat Harrigan of North Carolina introduced the bill.
The bill does not create new rights, but extends existing ones used by retired police officers.
Some gun control groups worry it could reduce state control over gun laws and affect public safety.
The bill must pass committees and votes in Congress before reaching President Donald Trump’s desk.
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The Trump administration has planned an auction on June 5 to sell rights to drill for oil in a wildlife refuge in Alaska called the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This area is known for its natural environment and has been the subject of debate about drilling and conservation.
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The auction is set for June 5.
Companies will bid for the rights to drill oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is a protected natural area in Alaska.
Drilling in this refuge has been controversial because of environmental concerns.
The Trump administration organized this auction.
The administration has not yet provided full details about the auction process or its impact.
This decision marks a change in policy regarding drilling in protected wildlife areas.
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An 86-year-old French widow named Marie-Thérèse was held by U.S. immigration authorities (ICE) because she overstayed her visa. After detention in Alabama, she was released and returned to France, where her family reunited with her.
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Marie-Thérèse is from Nantes, France, and moved to the U.S. in 2023 to live with her American husband, Billy.
Billy died in January 2025, leaving Marie-Thérèse’s immigration status unclear as she was awaiting a green card.
She was arrested in Alabama earlier in June 2025 for overstaying her visa.
Her son said she was treated harshly while detained, including being handcuffed with hands and feet.
Marie-Thérèse was released and arrived safely back in France, confirmed by the French Foreign Minister.
ICE is part of U.S. Department of Homeland Security and works to deport people who stay in the country illegally.
Since President Donald Trump began his second term, ICE’s role and budget for deportation efforts have increased.
The French government has expressed concerns about ICE’s detention methods in general.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to reduce the number of daily flights at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport this summer to prevent delays. The daily limit will be set at 2,708 flights, down from the current peak of 3,080 flights planned for busy days.
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The FAA announced the flight cuts on a Thursday.
The cut aims to reduce summer travel delays at O’Hare Airport.
The new daily flight limit is 2,708 flights.
Currently, there are 3,080 planned flights on the busiest summer days.
The restrictions will only apply during the summer travel season.
O’Hare is one of the busiest airports in the United States.
The FAA oversees and manages flight schedules to ensure safety and efficiency.
These changes are intended to improve passenger experience by reducing flight delays.
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